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South Brunswick School District

New Jersey · Public School District
10
Schools
7,898
Students
$23,933
Per-Pupil Spend
+67% nat'l
11.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-40pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Brunswick School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 7,898 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,933 is above average for a US public school district. Only 12% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crossroads North Middle School06–08917
Crossroads South Middle School06–08987
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
South Brunswick High School09–122,786
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,933+67% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
64%
State
30.7%
Local (property tax)
63.9%
Federal
5.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
7,898
Students
12%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,933 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 12% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Brunswick School District?
South Brunswick School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 7,898 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Brunswick School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Brunswick School District spend per student?
South Brunswick School District spends $23,933 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Brunswick School District?
12% of students in South Brunswick School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Brunswick School District?
No, South Brunswick School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Brunswick School District serve?
South Brunswick School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Brunswick School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Brunswick School District is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.